Rams lead back who has cracked 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons despite a fifth-round draft slot.
Kyren Williams was the 164th pick in the 2022 draft. Three seasons later he is the Rams' bell-cow running back, with 1,252 rushing yards in 2025 and a contract extension on the way. Sean McVay's commitment to a zone-blocking scheme that emphasizes patience over breakaway speed has made Williams the ideal Rams back.
Path to the league
Notre Dame three-year contributor whose draft stock fell because of size concerns. Rams took him in the fifth round in 2022. Took over the starting job in 2023 and ran for 1,144 yards as a sophomore.
Career highlights
2023 Pro Bowler. Most rushing yards by a Rams RB since 2017 (set 2023). 3,300-plus career rushing yards across four seasons. Highest career rushing TDs by any Rams RB on a rookie contract.
2025 season recap
1,252 rushing yards on 277 carries (4.5 ypc), 14 rushing TDs. Added 45 catches for 360 yards. The Rams went 13-4 behind Matthew Stafford's MVP campaign, and Williams' steady 16-game work allowed L.A. to control late-game scripts. Lost the NFC Championship to Detroit.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kyren Williams
- Pro Football Reference: Kyren Williams
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
17 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rams | 17 | 259 | 1,252 | 4.8 | 10 | 34 |
| 2024 | rams | 16 | 316 | 1,299 | 4.1 | 14 | 30 |
| 2023 | rams | 12 | 228 | 1,144 | 5.0 | 12 | 56 |
| 2022 | rams | 10 | 35 | 139 | 4.0 | 0 | 17 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rams | 17 | 36 | 281 | 7.8 | 3 | 30 |
| 2024 | rams | 16 | 34 | 182 | 5.4 | 2 | 26 |
| 2023 | rams | 12 | 32 | 206 | 6.4 | 3 | 24 |
| 2022 | rams | 10 | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 0 | 15 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Notre Dame
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
